Leeds, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12451
Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,674
- 55/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,477
- Median income Below-median income area
- $282,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leeds pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 55
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12451 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12451 covers 30.6 square miles in Leeds, Greene County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,674 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12451 reports a modest median household income of $56,477 (39% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,811. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $282,700 (25% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,268; owner occupancy is 91.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 12451 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12451
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leeds, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12451.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12451, Leeds, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,674
Population
30.6
Area (sq mi)
55
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12451?
53.5
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$56,477
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$31,811
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12451 ranks among New York ZIPs
Leeds, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,477 11th percentile higher than 11% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
627housing units
627
Total Housing Units
441
Occupied Units
186
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,268
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 12451, employing approximately 289 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,204,000.
24
Businesses
289
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 29.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12451 vs 12482 →
ZIP 12451 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12414
Catskill (12414)
10,510 residents
- 12051
Coxsackie (12051)
7,070 residents
- 12413 2,948
Cairo (12413)
2,948 residents
- 12451 1,674
Leeds (12451)
1,674 residents
- 12058 1,445
Earlton (12058)
1,445 residents
- 12431 1,381
Freehold (12431)
1,381 residents
- 12473 861
Round Top (12473)
861 residents
- 12482 680
South Cairo (12482)
680 residents
- 12470 536
Purling (12470)
536 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12451 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12451 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12473
Round Top (12473)
$103,542 median income
- 12051
Coxsackie (12051)
$91,786 median income
- 12470
Purling (12470)
$86,349 median income
- 12058
Earlton (12058)
$85,469 median income
- 12431
Freehold (12431)
$80,694 median income
- 12414
Catskill (12414)
$73,036 median income
- 12176
Surprise (12176)
$63,565 median income
- 12413
Cairo (12413)
$60,363 median income
- 12451
Leeds (12451)
$56,477 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12451 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12482 | South Cairo, NY | 680 | 2.6 mi |
| 12058 | Earlton, NY | 1,445 | 3.3 mi |
| 12413 | Cairo, NY | 2,948 | 3.7 mi |
| 12176 | Surprise, NY | 198 | 5.2 mi |
| 12414 | Catskill, NY | 10,510 | 5.8 mi |
| 12431 | Freehold, NY | 1,381 | 5.2 mi |
| 12042 | Climax, NY | 271 | 6.9 mi |
| 12470 | Purling, NY | 536 | 6.5 mi |
| 12473 | Round Top, NY | 861 | 5.7 mi |
| 12051 | Coxsackie, NY | 7,070 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12451, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,674 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12451 in?
ZIP code 12451 (Leeds) is located in Greene County, New York. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12451?
ZIP code 12451 in Leeds, NY has a population of 1,674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12451?
The median household income in ZIP 12451 is $56,477, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12451?
The median home value in ZIP 12451 is $282,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12451?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12451 is White at 92.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12451?
ZIP code 12451 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12451?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12451 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12451?
In ZIP code 12451, 43.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12451?
In ZIP code 12451, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12451?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12451 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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